Category: History

Writers 2 Remember: Nellie Bly

by J.M. Northup, posted in Articles, Essays, & Periodicals, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History, Women Writers

First Ever Undercover Journalist Photo Source Nellie Bly... that is a pen name because women were not supposed to exist outside the home in her era. Having been born Elizabeth Jane Cochran, she lived from May 5, 1864 until January 27, 1922, and became one of the first undercover journalists. She was more than just … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Nellie Bly

My Book Review of The Origins of Constantine

by J.M. Northup, posted in Alternative History, Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Paranormal & Supernatural, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers

The Origins of Constantine by D.C. Gomez My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fun Cat Adventure With Egyptian SpinThis did not disappoint!I love cats. I love Egyptology. I love fun stories about underdogs who become champions.Check. Check. Check.What I liked... the friendship between Anubis and Constantine. The way they connected and related was kind. It … Continue reading My Book Review of The Origins of Constantine

Writers 2 Remember: Ida B. Wells

by J.M. Northup, posted in Articles, Essays, & Periodicals, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History, Women Writers

American journalist, educator, suffragist, and early leader in the civil rights movement Photo Source Ida B. Wells-Barnett lived from July 16, 1862 until March 25, 1931. This remarkable woman was actually born into slavery during the American Civil War, but she gained her freedom through the Emancipation Proclamation. She went on to become a teacher and eventually … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Ida B. Wells

The Nymphetamine Girls

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Coming of Age, LGBT, New Adult, Romance, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Women's Fiction

Book Spotlight What is the title of your book? The Nymphetamine Girls - available March 1, 2022 in both ebook and paperback What is the story about?Two girls, in search of outside validation via social media to escape the loss of their parents. Truly it is a search for a true self, of growing up, … Continue reading The Nymphetamine Girls

Writers 2 Remember: Harriet Beecher Stowe

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History, Women Writers

Bringing Light To The Dark Horrors Of Inhumanity Photo Source Harriet Beecher Stowe lived from 1811 until 1896. This was an era when women were encouraged to remain silent - they were discouraged from having a public voice and could not vote nor hold public office. Imagine a female writer of this time not only … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Harriet Beecher Stowe